Skip to content
WWordFinderPro

Is APPREHENSIVE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, APPREHENSIVE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 22 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does APPREHENSIVE mean?

  1. adjective

    quick to understand

    “a kind and apprehensive friend”

  2. adjective

    mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc

    “apprehensive about her job”

  3. adjective

    in fear or dread of possible evil or harm

    “apprehensive for one's life”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
22
Words With Friends
25
Letters
12

A (1) + P (3) + P (3) + R (1) + E (1) + H (4) + E (1) + N (1) + S (1) + I (1) + V (4) + E (1) = 22 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for APPREHENSIVE

APPREHENSIVE has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from APPREHENSIVE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

Study APPREHENSIVE and related words

Have a full rack? Use the word finder to find every word you can play.